THE Anglesea Shopping Centre is being spruced up with new paving, trees and seating.<\/p>\n
The Surf Coast Shire has replaced old and broken tiles with exposed aggregate concrete to provide a safer, more even, surface and reflect the coastal character of the precinct.<\/p>\n
Existing timber seats are being repositioned to flank six new Chinese elm trees which have been planted along an east-west spine in the precinct.<\/p>\n
New timber bollards will replace ageing metal bollards while the existing bike rack and drinking fountain have been retained.<\/p>\n
Anglesea Ward councillor Margot Smith said the upgrade would improve the experience for people visiting the centre.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe upgrade will make it easier for pedestrians to get around, with the old broken tiles replaced with a fresh new surface, and the line of Chinese elms make for an inviting space for people to sit and linger.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe elms are more suited to paved seating areas in that their roots don\u2019t displace pavement and being deciduous they provide a lovely shaded space in summer and let light in during winter.”<\/p>\n
Embedded within the old pavement were a series of clay pavers which were made by Jan Juc artist Antony Twining.<\/p>\n
The tiles featured coastal motifs and were created by Mr Twining in 1996.<\/p>\n
The clay tiles could not be retained, but contractors salvaged a section so it could be presented to Mr Twining along with a photographic record of the art piece.<\/p>\n
Eucalyptus trees within the paved area were removed along with an existing brick wall and garden bed that were in poor condition.<\/p>\n
The works began earlier this month and were expected to be completed within three weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Anglesea Shopping Centre is being spruced up with new paving, trees and seating. The Surf Coast Shire has replaced old and broken tiles with exposed aggregate concrete to provide a safer, more even, surface and reflect the coastal character of the precinct. Existing timber seats are being repositioned to flank six new Chinese elm […]<\/p>\n